Assessment of genetic diversity using issr markers in green gram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]

Molecular characterization is helpful in understanding the phylogenetic relationship among various germplasm to reveal the genetic diversity among the used parental genotypes. Among several efficient methods for revealing genetic variability within and among plant populations, one of the most widely applied methods is ISSR marker analysis. ISSR, markers are commonly used because they are quick, simple and environment non-sensitive enabling genetic diversity analysis in several types of plant material like natural populations, population in breeding programmes. Evaluation of genetic diversity would promote the efficient use of genetic variations, effective conservation and purity of the genotype to be determined as well as utilization of germplasm in crop improvement. ISSR marker analysis was performed to detect relatedness and diversity among eight parental genotypes.